Airborne adventure awaits on the 8 best ziplines in Michigan

Buckle your helmet and explore eight family-friendly ziplining locations in Michigan that will have you zooming through the treetops in no time. 

Ready to take to the skies and experience the Great Lakes State from above? You don’t have to book an airplane ticket to get a bird’s eye view of Michigan—the Great Lakes state is brimming with zipline courses that take visitors on unforgettable airborne journeys through treetops, over scenic state parks, and even across a zoo.

Whether you’re a true beginner or an old pro looking for a new challenge, ziplining offers opportunities for family bonding, team-building, and plain ol’ fun. Leave your fear of heights at the door and start planning a thrilling adventure on some of the best ziplines in Michigan.

1. TreeRunner Adventure Park Grand Rapids

Location: 2121 Celebration Drive NE, Grand Rapids

Cost: $42/person (ages 7-14), $48/person (age 14+)

Rules for kids: Ages 7-14 allowed with parental supervision, 14+ allowed solo

Reservations: Book online

TreeRunner Adventure Park Grand Rapids is one of three TreeRunner locations in Michigan—so if you can’t make it to the west side of the state, you can sign up for similar zipline excursions at the company’s West Bloomfield and Rochester locations.

When you arrive at the tucked-away Grand Rapids park on the city’s northeast side, buckle your helmet and head out to explore a web of ropes courses boasting more than 60 obstacles and 12 ziplines. Each zipline course offers a unique challenge, with pre-planned routes available for guests age 7 and up. To snag a spot, make a reservation on the TreeRunner Grand Rapids website.

2. Crystal Mountain Edge Adventure Course

Location: 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville

Cost: $17/person, discount available for resort members

Rules for kids: Must be 5+ years old and at least 50 pounds

Reservations: Book online

What’s a trip up north without some outdoor fun? We all love relaxing along the lakeshore and challenging our friends in cornhole, but ziplining offers a fresh way to experience Mother Nature. Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville is most known for its skiing and golf facilities, but it’s also home to the Edge Adventure Course: a four-element zipline course that lifts participants 20 feet into the air above the resort’s outdoor pool.

Each ticket includes two full laps around the course and excellent views of the surrounding northern Michigan landscape. The best part? You don’t have to be a guest at the resort to partake, so you can work a stop at Crystal Mountain into your family’s unique itinerary.

3. Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park

Location: 462 N. Scenic Drive, Muskegon

Cost: Starting at $35/person for one run

Rules for kids: No specific age minimum, but must be at least 48 inches tall and 65+ pounds

Reservations: Book online

Want to experience your ziplining adventure with a buddy? Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park features a 1,400-foot dual zipline (that’s a quarter of a mile!) that flies over Muskegon State Park at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. You can opt to purchase one run or two runs, and every ticket includes a short training session known as “ground school” to help you prepare.

Visitors should note that a trek is required to reach the zipline platform—come prepared to tackle 100 wooden stairs extending 80 feet upward, although accommodations are available for those with physical limitations.

4. Frankenmuth Aerial Park 

Location: 1375 Weiss St., Frankenmuth

Cost: $34.50-$44.50/person (weekdays), $39.50-$49.50/person (weekends)

Rules for kids: Ages 7+ allowed with adult supervision

Reservations: Book online

You might associate Frankenmuth with the spectacular sensory overload of Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland or the deliciousness of world-famous chicken from Zehnder’s, but it’s also got something for outdoor enthusiasts: a zipline and ropes course combo at Frankenmuth Aerial Park.

There’s no experience necessary—the park offers courses for all skill levels and prides itself on its trained park monitors, who will always be nearby during your high-flying outing. Budget about 2-3 hours of time to complete on-site training, climbing, obstacle-tackling, and ziplining.

5. Boyne Mountain Zipline Adventure

Location: 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls

Cost: $79/person for full Zipline Adventure Tour (weekdays) or $84/person (weekends)

Rules for kids: No specific age requirement, but must weigh 60+ pounds

Reservations: Book online

Get another bird’s eye view of northern Michigan’s natural beauty with a zipline adventure at Boyne Mountain Resort. While the zipline area has been temporarily closed due to damage from a recent ice storm, it’s expected to reopen in mid-June 2025.

When you hop on the zipline at Boyne, you’ll reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour while soaring atop the hills and forestland of the resort. A complete Zipline Adventure Tour lasts about three hours, and advance reservations are required.

6. Mt. Holiday Zipline 

Location: 3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City

Cost: $60/person

Rules for kids: No specific age requirement, but must weigh 60+ pounds

Reservations: Book online

Bring the whole family for a tour at Mt. Holiday’s Zip Line Outdoor Adventure in Traverse City. As its name suggests, this zipline tour takes visitors over the beautiful hills of Mt. Holiday from the air, with zipline speeds of 25-30 miles per hour.

There are multiple ziplines on site, so you’ll be treated to an array of scenery during your hour-long excursion. While reservations are encouraged, Mt. Holiday welcomes walk-ins when space allows.

7. Allegan Event’s Sky Tour Zipline Adventure

Location: 439 River Street, Allegan

Cost: TBA

Rules for kids: No specific age requirement, but must be at least 48 inches tall for solo ziplining or 42 inches with an adult

Reservations: Book online after attraction opens

Keep an eye on Allegan Event’s website and social media—the West Michigan adventure park is expected to open its brand new Sky Tour Zipline Adventure this summer. The course will offer six self-paced zipline options between three large towers, with appropriate options for kids and grownups alike.

When you’re done zipping and zooming, head inside to explore all Allegan Event has to offer, including Michigan’s largest indoor ropes course (complete with two of its own ziplines!) and an on-site arcade.

8. John Ball Zoo 

Location: 1300 Fulton St. West, Grand Rapids

Cost: $10/person (public), $8/person (member) plus zoo admission

Rules for kids: No specific age requirement, must be at least 48 inches tall and weigh 70+ pounds

Reservations: Purchase on-site

If you’ve checked out John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, you already know it’s full of fun for the whole family. But did you know there’s a zipline smack dab in the middle of the zoo? Take a break from marveling at lions, tigers, and bears to hop on the zipline, which is open on weekends. In keeping with the natural vibe of the zoo, zipliners will zoom over a lovely waterfall and fly from one rocky ridge to another.